ASEM ALKAMEL

IT & Digital Transformation Leader | PMP

Al-Qassim, SA.

About

Highly accomplished IT and Digital Transformation Leader with 8+ years of experience in establishing enterprise technology functions from inception to full operational maturity. Expert in full-lifecycle SAP Business One and ERP implementations, IT governance, and cybersecurity, consistently delivering 99.9% uptime and significant cost reductions. Seeking IT Manager, Head of IT, IT Director, or ERP/Digital Transformation leadership roles across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to drive strategic technology initiatives and foster digital innovation.

Work

NAF Company

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IT Manager

Al-Qassim, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Led the establishment of NAF Company's IT function from inception, building robust infrastructure, implementing core ERP systems, and managing a high-performing IT team to achieve 99.9% uptime and direct reporting to the CEO and Board Chairman.

Highlights

Designed and deployed comprehensive IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud services, network, and endpoint security, ensuring 99.9% uptime since go-live and maintaining operational continuity.

Directed the full end-to-end implementation of SAP Business One, integrating MES, HR, and a custom feed formulation system, enabling real-time production data synchronization and eliminating manual reconciliation across departments.

Introduced Industry 4.0 practices aligned with SIRI standards into daily operations, automating workflows that previously depended on manual entry and significantly increasing daily production output.

Built and led a multi-disciplinary IT team across infrastructure, applications, and helpdesk, establishing clear SLAs and fostering a security-first culture from day one.

Reduced IT operational costs by 15% through strategic vendor contract renegotiation and consolidation of overlapping services, optimizing budget allocation and resource utilization.

Authored and implemented comprehensive IT governance, data protection, and cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with financial market regulations and modern compliance standards.

Conducted a rigorous full audit of a delivered MES platform using a 60-point test plan and four testing cycles, identifying 3 defects and ~20 functional gaps, which informed a controlled partial acceptance negotiation.

Led the SCADA vendor evaluation across four competing proposals and developed executive reporting dashboards, providing critical insights and data-driven decision support for the CEO and Board.

Sabk Aljusore

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IT Project Manager (Strategic Group Assignment)

Al-Qassim, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Directed strategic SAP Business One implementation projects across multiple business units for Sabk Aljusore, ensuring successful lifecycle management, robust data governance, and proactive stakeholder alignment.

Highlights

Directed the full SAP Business One implementation lifecycle across multiple business units, overseeing scope definition, vendor coordination, configuration, data migration, training, and go-live phases.

Developed and enforced a robust data governance framework for migrating legacy systems, establishing strict controls around data integrity during cutover.

Served as the primary liaison between vendors, internal stakeholders, and the project team, ensuring all parties remained aligned and projects progressed efficiently through every phase.

Led a fleet management project end-to-end, overseeing physical hardware installation in vehicles, software implementation, and seamless integration with the ERP system.

Drafted the group's broader IT strategy, identifying the next set of digital transformation priorities for long-term growth and innovation across the organization.

Independent IT Consultant & Project Specialist

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Independent IT Consultant & Project Specialist

Saudi Arabia, N/A, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Provided expert IT consulting to SME owners across Saudi Arabia, guiding them through comprehensive digital transformation initiatives from assessment to successful deployment and managing end-to-end projects.

Highlights

Guided business owners through full digital transformation, successfully converting paper, Excel, and disconnected tools into integrated digital workflows.

Designed and launched professional websites and web applications (PHP, HTML, CSS) backed by integrated SEO and digital marketing campaigns to boost online presence and ROI.

Configured enterprise email environments (Outlook/Exchange) and deployed business applications to production servers for diverse client companies.

Advised on technology stack selection, identifying cost-effective and scalable solutions that aligned with each client's growth stage and budget.

Managed projects end-to-end from requirements gathering through delivery and post-launch support, ensuring client satisfaction and successful implementation.

Education

Walsh College

N/A, N/A, United States of America
Master of Science Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States of America
Postgraduate Program AI & Machine Learning: Business Applications

University of Modern Sciences

N/A, N/A, N/A
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Bachelor Information Technology

Languages

Arabic

English

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Power BI - 365 Financial Analytics

N/A

SAP Business One End-to-End Implementation & Reporting Training

Ejada

Accredited Member

Saudi Council of Engineers

Skills

IT Strategy & Governance

IT Strategy & Roadmapping, IT Governance & Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 / SIRI, Infrastructure & Cloud Migration, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity, Change Management.

ERP & Business Systems

ERP Implementation (SAP Business One), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SAP B1, MES, HR, Custom Feed Formulation System, SCADA.

Project Management

Project Management (PMP), Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management, Vendor & Contract Negotiation.

Data & Reporting

Power BI, SQL, Crystal Reports, Data Governance, Executive Reporting Dashboards.

Programming & AI/ML

Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, AI/ML.

Web Technologies & Digital Marketing

PHP, HTML/CSS, SEO Strategy, Digital Marketing, Web Applications.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Cloud-hybrid Architecture, Server Security, Network & Endpoint Protection, IT Infrastructure Build, SLA Management.

Projects

Multi-Unit ERP Migration (Sabk Aljusore)

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Summary

Customized SAP B1 across multiple business units for Sabk Aljusore, including full legacy-to-SAP data migration.

Fleet Management Implementation (Sabk Aljusore)

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Summary

Delivered physical equipment installation, software deployment, and ERP integration as a single end-to-end project for Sabk Aljusore.

SAP Business One Enterprise Rollout (NAF Company)

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Summary

Implemented SAP B1 with MES, HR, and feed formulation modules for NAF Company, achieving real-time synchronization of production and administrative data.

IT Infrastructure Build from Scratch (NAF Company)

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Summary

Designed and deployed a robust cloud-hybrid architecture, hardened server security, network, and endpoint protection for NAF Company.